Those of us who were not alive in the forties can only imagine what it looked like in real life. However, with these amazing 1941 color photos of New York City we can all enjoy those times from a much brighter perspective.
Photoshop proves to be a miraculous device for photo retouching. Look how it can change the reality.
While movies try extremely hard to create uniquely compelling worlds, the actual actors don’t want to give up their present day amenities. See some of the harsh contrasts that show up on movie and TV sets as different eras and worlds collide.
The Lord of the Rings
These amazing photos of kids are very emotional and impressive. They were taken by Russian photographer Elena Karneeva.
Aside from the obvious Star Wars obsession this two-soon-to-be-married couple has, these well done photos are truly inspiring. Photographer Michael James managed to capture this couple’s love for one another, and get together a Jedi and a Sith!
This is another selection of incredible photographs that participate in National Geographic Photo Contest 2011. It seems that judges will have a difficult time choosing the winner.
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If you thought young royalty didn’t know how to party then think again. These revealing photos show a much looser side to the royal after wedding festivities.
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While these powerful storms hurled down by Mother Nature are extremely destructive, they can also be breathtaking. Check out these spinning wind tunnels and brightly lit skies.
Just when you think you are posing for the perfect picture in pops a jerk to ruin it. Check out the latest installment of photos completely spoiled by background lurkers.
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Sports disciplines are one of the most difficult to capture on camera. Everything happens so fast, you have to snap your picture just at the right moment. These great shots are the best examples of excellent and simply amazing sense of time.
Some people have luck for catching the perfect moment and creating great photographs.
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All these photographs were submitted to Photo Contest 2011 announced by National Geographic. The deadline will come up on November 30, but you can already see some of the best images from the categories Nature, People, and Places.
These are amazing photographs with views of the Earth from space. They were taken by Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin who spent 163 days in space in 2010 staying aboard the ISS.
Beautiful photos, amazing illustrations and other nice-looking pictures to brighten up your day.
This chick must be unable to change her facial expression to anything else except this one particular creepy look. See for yourself how this strange girl looks identical in each photo.
The idea to build the first commercial spaceport in the world appeared in 1990s. The perfect location was found in southern New Mexico. The construction of the runway began in 2008. Today this runway is 10,000 feet (3,000 m) long. While the construction of hangars and terminals continues, we can peer inside the future purpose-built commercial spaceport thanks to photos and artist renderings.
Autumn photographs are especially beautiful when the leaves change their colors from golden to crimson and fall to the ground. This selection of images shows fall in all its magnificence.
Some things that happen in Russia are beyond comprehension.
While these images are not heartbreaking they will definitely make you a bit sad, especially the one with “The Situation.” However, there are plenty of adorable animal pictures too. Sorry I just made you cry.
Plastic surgery:
A collection of great photos taken by Robert Yager. These images depict the life of gang members in Los Angeles since 1992.
You have met Bear Grylls on the Discovery Channel. This adventurer loves extreme and his photos look awesome and very risky.
These are interesting underwater photos of reefs formed by military equipment drown during the war.
These is nothing quite like an extremely painful family photo to make you shiver. This most recent addition to the awkwardness is especially cringe worthy.
Check out the previous installments here:
Awkward family photos (39 pics)
Awkward family photos. Part 2 (48 pics)
Awkward family photos. Part 3 (53 pics)
Awkward Family Photos. Part 4 (41 pics)
Awkward Family Photos. Part 5 (126 pics)
Awkward Family Photos. Part 6 (50 pics)
Another collection of photos where all the tourists make the same type of photos.
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It’s great when photographs manage to make such great shots. Have a look and see of you don’t agree.
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